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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7 a.m. on Sunday\, Feb. 9\, for a hike at Brushy Peak Regional Preserve in Livermore to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children\, please (female teens\, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp \nIf sisters want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled if there are not enough RSVPs or depending on the weather. \n\n– When: Sunday\, Feb. 9\, 2025\n– Time: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\n– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.\n– Parking: Free\, recommend carpool.\n– Location: Laughlin Ranch Staging Area Parking Lot\n– Trail: Laughlin Ranch\, Tamcan\, Brushy Peak\, West Side Loop Trails\n– Distance: 5.0 miles\n– Difficulty: Moderate\n– Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. There will be a small water crossing\, and your shoes might get wet. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water\, a hat\, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.\n– RSVP: By Saturday\, Feb. 8\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp\n\nSr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike\, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group\, so we request you to please be on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have one.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org \nTentative dates for Monthly Sisterhood Hike in 2025: \n\n\nFeb 9th\n\n\nMarch 1st – Ramadhan begins – Hike is TBD as of now.\n\n\nApril 5th\n\n\nMay 3rd\n\n\nAbout this trail: \nEnjoy this 5.0-mile loop trail near Livermore\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 2 h 23 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking\, horseback riding\, and mountain biking\, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through May. \nTrail Highlights: This challenge takes you near the very top of Brushy Peak and contains some fairly steep sections to enjoy along the way. The trails start with a grassy and relatively smooth incline. It then begins to pass through outcroppings of sandstone that add texture to the landscape\, and possible tripping hazards along the trail! When you reach the top of the climb\, you are rewarded with views of the rolling hills and ranchlands that surround the park. As temperatures heat up in the summer\, this trail is best when the grass – es are green during or just after the wet season. \nTrail Directions: From Laughlin Ranch Staging Area\, walk past the restrooms and information panel\, then slightly right to reach the Laughlin Ranch Loop Trail – head. After walking through the first gate\, turn left to follow Laughlin Ranch Loop Trail\, which merges Left into the Tamcan Trail. Follow for 1.11 miles\, until you reach the junction with Brushy Peak Loop Trail. Turn right onto the trail and continue for another 2.5 miles. Once you reach the junction with West Side Loop Trail\, turn left and continue for 0.93 miles\, to complete the loop. Make sure to keep right around the cattle pond\, as there are many branching\, small trails. Safely cross Laughlin Road to re-enter Laughlin Ranch Staging Area to finish your hike. \nPark Features: This parkland provides a pleasant get – away with active wildlife on the ground and in the sky. Brushy Peak is a 1\,702-foot landmark at the juncture of the San Francisco Bay Area\, the California Delta\, and the Central Valley. Many animals live in these hills and oak groves\, including meadowlarks\, coyotes\, rabbits\, and several species of hawks and reptiles.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisterhood-hike-7/
LOCATION:Brushy Peak Regional Preserve\, Livermore\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Fiqh of Zakat: All Things Zakat: From Stocks to Livestock | Imam Tahir Anwar
DESCRIPTION:Ramadan rapidly approaches\, which enjoins the directives to fast and to give zakat. Join us for this pre-Ramadan Charitable Planning Workshop on all things Zakat: stocks to livestock\, principles to rules. \n2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Sunday\, February 9 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nAbout the Speaker\nImam Tahir Anwar is an American Muslim scholar and preacher. Born in London\, England\, he has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1983. \nAfter completing his religious studies\, Imam Tahir has served the Bay Area Muslim community since 2000. He also teaches Islamic Law at the renowned Zaytuna College\, America’s first Muslim liberal arts college in Berkeley\, California. \nIn addition\, he is the founding board member of Averroes High School\, the Bay Area’s first Muslim high school. He is currently the chairman of the board of NISA\, North-American Islamic Shelter for the Abused\, an organization that works towards alleviating issues related to domestic violence. \nHe has a passion for community service. He served on the Human Rights Commission for the City of San Jose for over 5 years and on the Human Relations Commission for the County of Santa Clara for one year. He also leads a group for Hajj each year. Learn more about him at imamtahir.com \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/fiqh-of-zakat/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Lectures & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence & Islam: Prospects & Pathways
DESCRIPTION:MCC is starting a new initiative to educate the Muslim community about the importance and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Please join our first AI workshop\, including presentations\, AI demos\, panel discussions\, and Q&A. \nSunday\, Feb. 9 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nRSVP for in-person attendance at mcceastbay.org/ai \nLate in 2025\, we plan an insightful conference that delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence and Islamic principles as we go forward. This new initiative is your chance to engage with leading scholars\, technologists\, and community leaders as they explore the ethical dimensions of AI through the lens of Islamic teachings. \nWhy Attend? \n\nGain insights on how AI can align with Islamic ethics.\nExplore business and productivity opportunities in the AI landscape.\nDiscuss the impact of AI on education\, legal ethics\, and societal values.\n\nProgram Highlights: \n\nEngaging in presentations on AI’s opportunities and challenges.\nPanel discussions on AI’s role in society and the future.\nInteractive Q&A sessions with thought leaders.\nNetworking opportunities with professionals and scholars.\n\nQuestions? zxaheer@gmail.com 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/panel-on-ai/
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SUMMARY:Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club\, where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2. \n\n\n\nEvery Monday in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Women only | RSVP for the live registration link at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nThe in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24. \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. In this bookclub\, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \n\n\n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n\n\n– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. \n\n\n\nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development. \n\n\n\nAuthor: Samira al-Zayid \n\n\n\nTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa Mardini \n\n\n\nBinding: Softcover \n\n\n\nPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558 \n\n\n\nPublisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/inperson-seerah-bookclub/2025-02-10/
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SUMMARY:Weekly Zumba Classes for Women & Girls | Reham Sedky
DESCRIPTION:For Women & Girls Ages 12+: Join us for weekly Zumba – a fun\, stress-relieving way to stay active\, boost your energy\, and connect with other sisters. Zumba offers incredible benefits\, such as improved physical health\, mental well-being\, and the chance to make fitness an enjoyable part of your routine lifestyle. \nThis class is designed for women and girls aged 12 and up. It’s open to everyone\, and no experience is needed.  \nPlease note this class is not recommended for anyone with back or knee issues. \nWeekly on Tuesdays with a break in Ramadan | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room (private space) | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/zumba \nClasses will be canceled if fewer than five people register. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nMy name is Reham Sedky\, and I’m excited to introduce myself as a certified Zumba instructor from the Mountain House Muslim community. Because I love my community\, I wanted to bring something positive to encourage women to focus on their health and well-being. I noticed many sisters cannot participate in gyms or sports due to privacy concerns or lack of time. This inspired me to become a professional Zumba instructor to offer something new and beneficial. Alhamdulilah\, through our Muslim community\, I was able to provide this class in a private and comfortable environment that meets our needs. \nPlease join me\, and let’s move\, laugh\, and grow stronger together\, Insha’Allah! \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-zumba/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Proclamation For The Start of Ramadan '25 | Dublin City Council
DESCRIPTION:Join our elected officials as the City of Dublin official proclaims and recognizes the month of Ramadan\, which starts on Friday\, February 28 (pending moonsighting). This recognition commends Tri-Valley Muslims in this holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal. \n7 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. | Dublin City Council Chambers\, 100 Civic Plaza Dublin\, CA 94568 \nOur gratitude goes to the fantastic team behind the Dublin Muslim Cultural Society\, which facilitated this Proclamation. \nThis act recognizes the commencement of Ramadan\, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal\, and commends Muslims in the United States and worldwide for their faith. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nCongressional Resolution in 2023 \nWhereas one of the purposes of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is for Muslims to gain a better understanding of the plight faced by those who are less fortunate; \nWhereas American Muslims contribute greatly to charitable organizations that help people from all faiths in the United States and around the world by providing food for the hungry\, medical assistance\, family services\, scholastic supplies\, before and after school programs\, refugee resettlement\, and relief efforts following natural disasters; \nWhereas American Muslims have contributed greatly to the United States\, serving as medical professionals\, teachers\, first responders\, journalists\, writers\, artists\, athletes\, small business owners\, professors\, activists\, community leaders\, and elected public officials across government representing both major political parties; \nWhereas the American Muslim community is among the most racially diverse faith groups in the United States; \nWhereas Thomas Jefferson was the first President to host an iftar\, the meal breaking fast during Ramadan\, at the White House in 1805\, and every President since 1996 has hosted an iftar for members of the community during their Presidencies; \nWhereas the Department of State and United States Agency for International Development have hosted iftars through the years for staff and members of the diplomatic community; \nWhereas the Department of Agriculture has hosted iftar dinners since 2008 to recognize and welcome interfaith dialogue and collaboration with individuals and organizations whose core values often overlap significantly with the mission of the Department\, including disaster recovery\, reducing food waste\, ensuring access to nutritious food\, and fostering safe\, prosperous\, and thriving communities; \nWhereas the Pentagon has held iftar dinners to celebrate Ramadan starting in 1999\, recognizing American Muslims serving in all branches of the United States military; and \nWhereas over 5\,500 Muslims serve on active duty\, and over 2\,300 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces: Now\, therefore\, be it \n \nFrom 2024 Ramadan Proclamation: \nThe Dublin City Council joins communities throughout California in recognizing the start of Ramadan 2024. \n– More Proclamation recordings: http://mcceastbay.org/proclamation\n– More Sr. Eman: http://mcceastbay.org/eman \nSister Eman Tai speaks on behalf of the Dublin-area Muslim community. \nMayor Melissa Hernandez introduces the Proclamation on Tuesday\, March 5\, 2024 at Council Chambers. \nHeroes4Hunger also introduces the First-Annual Ramadan Food Campaign. All donations to this youth-led effort go to the Alameda County Community Food Bank\, and it will be used to feed individuals and families that are food insecure in Dublin. Support the effort at http://bit.ly/feeddublin \nLearn more about this effort at https://heroes4hunger.org \nHeroes4Hunger representatives Zayan Kajani\, Amar Imam\, and Wasi Asifali presented their annual project. \nThe Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims\, and commends Muslim communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made\, and continue to make\, toward the advancement of the state and the nation in Ramadan and beyond. \nThe Proclamation recognizes the MCC East Bay as fulfilling the spiritual and cultural needs of Dublin residents and promoting interfaith cooperation by providing an environment for dialogue\, education\, and fellowship. \n– More community & social justice issues in the American-Muslim community: http://mcceastbay.org/community\n– More CAIR-MCC co-sponsored talks: http://mcceastbay.org/cair\n– More MCC interfaith events: http://mcceastbay.org/interfaith\n– More Sr. Eman: http://mcceastbay.org/eman \nEman Tai is a member of City of Dublin’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force\, Secretary of Muslim Democrats and Friends Alameda County\, President Cottonwood Creek School Parent Faculty Club \, and Development and Community Partnerships Officer\, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). \n– Watch Dublin ’21 Proclamation: https://youtu.be/5yLuSj2w-w0\n– Watch San Ramon ’21 Proclamation: https://youtu.be/K4dnP1NXFv4\n– Watch Pleasanton 21′ Proclamation: https://youtu.be/ZX_MdpThzek \nMore MCC East Bay:\nEvents & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar\nWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter\nSupport MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa\nFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/proclamation-for-the-start-of-ramadan-25-dublin-city-council/
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SUMMARY:Mommy and Me Winter '25 Session | MCC's Thursday Morning Mommy & Me Program
DESCRIPTION:In this eight-week session\, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop a love for Islam\, Allah (swt)\, and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading\, sing-alongs\, Parachute Time\, activities\, and more! \nThursdays | 01/09\, 01/16\, 01/23\, 01/30\, 02/06\, 02/13\, 02/20\, & 02/27 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $120 for all eight sessions or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts \nThese Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who a female guardian accompanies. Moms\, grandmothers\, and so on are welcome. This is also an excellent opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community. \nOur Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time. \nQuestions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mommy-and-me-winter-sessions/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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SUMMARY:Encouraging Good Character Traits | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters on one of the chapters in the book The Forty of the Forty by Imam Yusuf al-Nabhani\, which talks about enjoining good character\, leading to spiritual purification and closeness to Allah. \n11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. PST | Thursdays | 12 consecutive weeks from Dec. 19 to March 6\, 2025 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 11:30 a.m. on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/forty \nWatch the prior sessions in this series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/principle-series \nMore Ustadha Nihad: \n\n– Ustadha Nihad’s “Principles of Religion” series: https://mcceastbay.org/principle-series\n– Ustadha Nihad’s “Women Around the Messenger” series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-series\n– Ustadha Nihad’s “Forty Hadith Qudsi” series: https://mcceastbay.org/qudsi\n– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series\n– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf\n– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer\n– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series\n– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: https://mcceastbay.org/nawawi\n– More Ustadha Nihad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/good-character/2025-02-13/
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program,Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Nisf Sha’ban (15th of Shaban - Laylatul Bara’a) | A Night For Asking Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:The Prophet (saw) said\, ′Allah gazes at His creation on the fifteenth night of Sha’ban and then forgives all His slaves except for two types of people: those who attribute partners to Allah and those who have rancor for their fellow Muslims’. [Ahmad] \nAt Maghrib (sunset) on Thursday\, February 13\, 2025\, marks the night of the 15th Sha’ban\, also called Laylat al-Bara’ah\, Laylat an-Nisf min Sha’ban\, and Shab-e-Barat. We also highly encourage you to fast on Friday\, Feb. 14. \nJoin Qari Amar Bellaha for a recitation three times of Surah Al-Yaseen on one of the five blessed nights when duas are accepted\, according to Imam Nawawi. Join us in this annual commemoration of laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence). \n6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Thursday\, February 13 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nProgram: \n\n– 5:53 p.m.: Maghrib prayer\n– 6:05 p.m.: Qari Amar Bellaha recites Surah Yaseen three times\n– 7:05 p.m.: Dinner/Iftar (for those fasting) – Please RSVP for dinner only (not needed just for the program) at mcceastbay.org/shaban-dinner\n– 8 p.m.: Isha prayer\n\n– Past talks at MCC about Nisf Shaban (Laylatul Bara’a): http://mcceastbay.org/shaban \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nIbnul Haj (rahimahullah) states: “The salaf (pious predecessors) would sanctify this night and prepare themselves for it in advance.” \nJoin Qari Amar Bellaha for a faith-affirming evening to mark one of the five blessed nights when duas are accepted\, according to Imam Nawawi. We also highly encourage you to fast on that day and join us for a community Iftar in the evening. Join us in this annual commemoration of laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence). \n– Past talks commemorating Nisf Sha’ban: https://mcceastbay.org/shaban \nAbout Nisf Sha’ban\nThe month of Shaban is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The fifteenth night of this month is known as laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence) or Laylat un-Nisf min Shaban (the Middle Night of Shaban or shab-e-barat). \nIt has been narrated that the Messenger of Allah\, blessings and peace be upon him\, said: “There are five nights on which dua is not rejected: the first night of Rajab\, the fifteenth night of Sha‘ban\, Thursday night\, the night before Eid al Fitr and the night before Eid al Nahr (al Adha).” (al Suyuti) \nLocally\, for those who follow moonsighting\, the 15th night of Shaban starts on the evening of Thursday\, February 13. This is a special night for making dua and other acts of worship. Our faith also teaches us to fast on the 15th day of Shaban (Friday\, February 15) and the 16th day of Shaban (Saturday\, February 15) as recommended acts. \nFor more information\, see the following links: https://muwasala.org/2015/05/17/merits-of-shaban/ \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nAllah (swt) forgives many of His servants on this night\nThe primary blessing of this night is that Allah pours His mercy and forgiveness upon the earth from Maghrib until Fajr. The Prophet (saw) described the extent of His forgiveness in powerful language in numerous narrations: \nThe Prophet (saw) said\, ′Allah gazes at His creation on the fifteenth night of Sha’ban and then forgives all His slaves except for two types of people: those who attribute partners to Allah and those who have rancor for their fellow Muslims’. [Ahmad] \n(In other narrations\, he (saw) mentioned more categories of people who wouldn’t be forgiven\, including those who severed the ties of kinship and those who disobeyed their parents\, among others). \nAishah (ra) also narrated that the Prophet (saw) once remained in Sajdah for so long during this night that she became scared and touched his foot to make sure he was still alive. He (saw) moved his foot\, and she heard him reciting the following du’a: \n \nThe Prophet (saw) also said to Aishah (ra)\, ′Allah descends on the night of the middle of Sha’ban to the lowest heaven\, and He forgives more than the numbers of hairs on the sheep of Banu Kalb (an Arab tribe renowned for their great flocks of sheep)’. [Ibn Majah and others] \nFinally\, the Prophet (saw) said that on this night\, from sunset until dawn\, Allah asks His servants\, ′Is there anyone seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him? Is there anyone seeking provision from Me so I may provide for him? Is there anyone suffering so I may relieve his suffering?′ [Ibn Majah] \nTherefore\, make du’a for forgiveness on the 15th night of Sha’ban. Increase your dhikr\, and ask Allah for forgiveness\, mercy\, relief from suffering\, and provision. Remember to forgive anyone you have a grudge against and resolve your problems with them\, especially if they are family members so that Allah will forgive you. \nFasting on 15th Sha’ban\nThere is only one weak hadith regarding fasting on the 15th day of Sha’ban. However\, it is from the Sunnah to fast the Bright Days (the 13th\, 14th and 15th) of every month anyway. (You can learn more on our blog about the Bright Days). \nFurthermore\, it is from the Sunnah of the Prophet (saw) to increase our voluntary fasts during Sha’ban\, as this is the month in which actions are raised to Allah: \nPrescribed prayers for this night\nAgain\, the hadith regarding prescribed prayers for this night – such as prayers of fourteen raka’at – are weak Hadith\, so it cannot be considered a Sunnah practice. However\, you can still perform nafl (voluntary) prayers tonight to benefit from its blessings. As Ibn Taymiyyah (rh) says\, ‘Some of the pious predecessors used to devote this night (15th Sha’ban) for Salah especially’. \nMoreover\, the Prophet (saw) always encouraged performing nafl prayers and making du’a at night\, particularly during the last third of the night. This is the case for any night in the year. \nIs this the Night of Destiny?\nMost scholars agree that the night of 15th Sha’ban is not mentioned in the Qur’an. \nSome commentators have said that the night of 15th Sha’ban is mentioned in Surah Ad-Dukhan – ‘Indeed\, We sent it [the Book] down during a blessed night. Indeed\, We were to warn [mankind]. On that night\, every precise matter is made distinct. [The Noble Qur’an\, 44:3-4] \nHowever\, most scholars agree that this ayah refers to Laylat al-Qadr. The opinion that 15th Sha’ban is ‘the Night of Destiny’ – i.e. the night on which your provision and time of death is named – is not strong. And Allah knows best. \nWhether mentioned in the Qur’an or not\, it is still a blessed night. Umar bin Abd al-Aziz (rh) and others have said\, ′Do not neglect four nights in the year\, because on those nights Allah pours His mercy upon His slaves: the first night of Rajab\, the fifteenth night of Sha’ban\, the night before Eid al-Fitr and the night before Eid al-Adha’. \nThus\, we should try to increase our ’ibadah and ask for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness on this night. We should also strive to remove from our hearts any hatred or grudges for our fellow Muslims to receive Allah’s forgiveness on this night. \nRemember: Sha’ban is the month in which our annual deeds are raised to Allah – and the night of the 15th Sha’ban is the perfect opportunity to enter Ramadan with our sins forgiven\, in that Allah! \nPreparing for Ramadan\nSha’ban is a special month\, and we shouldn’t neglect its blessings. It is a time when our actions are raised to Allah\, where our love for the Prophet (saw) increases\, and where we should prepare for the blessed month of Ramadan. \nSource: https://muslimhands.org.uk/latest/2019/04/the-importance-of-15th-shaban-night \nThe blessed Sha’ban is a month loved and honored by our Prophet ﷺ. Usamah ibn Zayd\, may Allah be pleased with him\, asked\, “Ya Rasulallah\, I haven’t seen you [voluntarily] fast in a month as much as you fast during Sha’ban.” The Messenger ﷺ replied\, “People neglect that month between Rajab and Ramadan. It is a month in which deeds are raised to the Lord of the Worlds\, and I like that my deeds be raised while I am fasting.” (Ahmad and Nasa’i) \nIt has been narrated that the Messenger of Allah\, blessings and peace be upon him\, said: “There are five nights on which dua is not rejected: the first night of Rajab\, the fifteenth night of Sha‘ban\, Thursday night\, the night before Eid al Fitr and the night before Eid al Nahr (al Adha).” (al Suyuti) \nFor more information\, see the following links: \n– https://seekersguidance.org/tag/15th-shaban\n– https://muwasala.org/2015/05/17/merits-of-shaban \nAbout Qari Amar: \nRaised in Morocco\, Qari Amar Bellaha memorized the Qur’an at 17 from Madrasat Imam Nafia. He has ijaza for the Hafs and Warsh forms of Qur’anic recitation. In 1994 and 1995\, he was awarded top prizes in the National Moroccan Tajweed competition. He is recognized for his recitation’s beauty\, clarity\, and excellence and is one of the Bay area’s foremost Qur’an teachers. \n \nIn his Majmu’\, Imam Nawawi quoted from Imam al Shafi’i’s Kitab al-Umm that there are 5 nights when du’as (supplications) are answered\, one of them being the night of the 15th of Sha`ban.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/nisf-e-shaban/
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nDr. Hatem Bazian delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Dr. Hatem: https://mcceastbay.org/hatem\nMore Ustadh Ubaydullah: http://mcceastbay.org/ubaydullah\n\n\n\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Feb. 14\, 2025: \n\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nDr. Hatem Bazian delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Dr. Hatem: https://mcceastbay.org/hatem\nMore Ustadh Ubaydullah: http://mcceastbay.org/ubaydullah\n\n\n\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-jumuah-services-3/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Islamophobia Studies Center Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:The Islamophobia Studies Center is an educational\, not-for-profit research organization dedicated to countering the presence of Islamophobia in society through applied research\, civic engagement\, education\, and global classrooms. \nThey are having their Annual Fundraiser Dinner on February 22\, 2025\, at Chandni Restaurant. This event will bring together scholars\, activists\, and community members to discuss these critical issues and support our ongoing research efforts. \nPlease visit them this Friday to support their organization and to purchase tickets for their fundraiser.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/islamophobia-studies-center-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:MCC Girl Scouts 30875 Sells Cookies @ MCC Jumu’ahs
DESCRIPTION:Indulge your sweet tooth while supporting a great cause! Our Girl Scouts will sell delicious cookies this Friday. A percentage of the profits will go directly to charity\, making your purchase even more impactful. \nYou can also gift a cookie box to needy families served by the MCC Food Pantry by purchasing a box after Jumu’ah and placing the cookies in the Toy bin in the MCC lobby. The cookies will be gifted from parents of Zakat-eligible families to their children on Eid morning. \nMCC supports our Girl Scouts Troops that we proudly host in their annual cookie sales to support educational programming\, community projects\, and more. \nHelp the Girls Scouts fulfill their tradition of giving back to the community while expanding their experiences as leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and explorers by supporting their cookie sales. \nQuestions? girl-scouts@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-girl-scouts-30875-sells-cookies-mcc-jumuahs-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Learning Institute for Muslims (ALIM) Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:American Learning Institute for Muslims (ALIM) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the empowered\, healthy\, and religiously sound development of American Muslim individuals\, families\, and society through the promotion of “Islamic literacy\,” which is the establishment and critical engagement of Islam’s requisite intellectual and spiritual foundations. \nVisit their table this Friday to learn more about their programs and what they offer. ALIM holds two programs at MCC this weekend: \n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/inspiring-muslims/\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/building-consensus/2025-02-15/\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/american-learning-institute-for-muslimsalim-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Masjid al-Huda Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Masjid al-Huda is a non-profit religious organization dedicated to establishing a holistic Muslim community\, promoting a good understanding of Islam\, and building positive relations among Muslims and non-Muslims. \nThis weekend\, they are holding a three-day Retreat\, ‘The Heart of the Matter: A Three-Day Conference on Purification of the Heart\,’ which starts this Friday at 7:30 p.m. \nPlease visit their table to learn more.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/masjid-al-huda-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Gaza to California: One Girl's Story Being Evacuated to Bay Area from a Genocide (Heal Palestine)
DESCRIPTION:Alhamdulliah medical visas are now being granted so injured Gazans can get adequate treatment in the San Francisco Bay Area. We will hear from Farah\, who lost an eye and leg during the Gaza genocide.   \nMCC is helping Heal Palestine prepare for the patients in the Bay Area. Learn Farah’s first-hand account and how you can help host and help our blessed sisters and brothers visiting us for medical treatment in the Bay Area.   \n6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Friday\, February 14 | MCC Prayer Hall | This event will not be live streamed or recorded. \nSponsored by Heal Palestine\, Healthcare Workers for Palestine\, Soul of My Soul Exhibit\, Interfaith Intersectional Mutual Aid\, Doctors Against Genocide and Vigil 4 Gaza & MCC East Bay.  \nHeal Palestine is a leading NGO providing critical support for children with severe injuries and amputations who cannot receive adequate treatment in Gaza. They evacuate these children to specialized care facilities in the U.S.\, opening new horizons and fully covering their expenses and arrangements. With 92 percent of Gaza has been destroyed\, Heal Palestine’s work is more important than ever. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosting Families From Gaza to the Bay Area\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInjured children from Gaza & accompanying families are finally coming to Bay Area for medical treatment. MCC is helping gear up for this humanitarian effort:\n\nHelp a Family means you can volunteer to transport\, translate\, make a day visit\, host family on weekends only\, or assist in other ways. Sign up at mcceastbay.org/help\nHost a Family means that the child(ren) and family members will stay in your home while receiving medical treatment. Sign up at mcceastbay.org/host\nMedical Professionals means physicians\, clinics & hospitals willing to donate care or consultation for these young patients. Sign up at mcceastbay.org/medical\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/heal-palestine/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T190000
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SUMMARY:Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout | Sidi Amin Gharad & Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
DESCRIPTION:For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Ages 8-13): Join us weekly for a Halaqa and hang-out session to help them make connections and bonds\, form a brotherhood\, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into young men. \nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident\, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for only ages 8-13—no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full\, please join the waitlist. \nPizza is included each week. \n7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Fridays | 2/7\, 2/11\, 2/18\, 2/25 (break in Ramadan ’25) | MCC Banquet Hall | $10/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-hangout \nParents must pick up their child(ren) by 8:30 p.m.\, no later than 9 p.m. \nFor questions about the Halaqa\, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nAbout the halaqa facilitators \nAmin Gharad served two terms as President of the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) and\, most recently\, Islamic Studies Director at Northstar School\, where he also taught boys’ P.E. He has also worked with the Yaqeen Institute on several projects\, including curriculum development. In addition to his extensive experience working with and mentoring Muslim youth\, he has completed Arabic studies at the Qasid Institute in Amman and studied Islamic sciences with traditional scholars based in Jordan and Turkey. \nSister Fouzia Alam\, a mother of three boys\, is collaborating to launch the Boys’ Halaqa. She has extensive experience and organized numerous Bay Area enrichment programs. \nAzmat Zeeshan Mukhtar is a local father and mentor from our community who enjoys sports and kids. He will organize the activities and bring on some other dads to help volunteer and make this a rewarding activity for our young Muslim boys. Brother Zeeshan Mukhtar has previously led similar sessions at his son’s school\, and in the past\, he coached flag football for boys at MCC.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/elementary-middle-school-boys-halaqa-2/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
DESCRIPTION:*Halaqa is virtual only during the summer session. We will resume in-person classes at MCC after Labor Day in September 2025. Please join the Rahmah Foundation WhatsApp group for future updates.* \nUstadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly women’s gathering on Friday evenings to discuss navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girl’s halaqa. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from September 20\, 2024\, to February 21\, 2025 |  MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually\, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania\n– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa\n– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EBXwXGDqE8D5IZ7bLUPq5D\n– The Rahmah Foundation’s Holiday Calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fall session runs from Friday\, Sept. 20\, 2024\, to May 23\, 2025\, with no halaqas on Friday\, November 29\, December 27\, March 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, and April 4)\, and we restart from April 11\, 2025 to May 23\, 2025. See calendar. \n\n\n\nFree weekly babysitting is provided in Room 23. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThis halaqa is hosted parallel to our girls’ program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania Awaad was raised in the U.S. and began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus\, Syria\, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus\, interspersed between her high school\, college\, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars\, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab\, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh\, Adab\, and Ihsan. Currently\, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation\, Rabata. She is on the faculty of Zaytuna College\, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh and women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University\, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She is the Director of the Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization that teaches traditional Islamic knowledge to Muslim women and girls. In this capacity\, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program\, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid\, Shafi’i Fiqh\, Ihsan\, marriage\, and raising children since 1999. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html \n\n\n\nEvery Friday evening\, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth\, women\, and men. \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering on navigating contemporary issues from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This wide-ranging Muslimah halaqa is in the MCC Conference Room\, and the first hour is live-streamed here (watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/halaqa). This halaqa is organized in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-halaqa-2/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Muslim Americans Toward Unity | Dr. Sherman Jackson & Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Sherman Jackson and Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans for a primer on the tension between respectful disagreement and the challenges of building consensus on critical issues. \nIn these divisive times\, don’t miss this opportunity to engage with these two great thinkers in meaningful conversations to contribute to a stronger\, united Muslim American community. \n\n\nFriday\, Feb. 14 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nThis Friday Night program is a prelude to an entire weekend workshop that will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Register for the President’s Day weekend retreat at mcceastbay.org/alim \n\nAlso\, on Friday\, Feb. 14\, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans will deliver the 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. sermons at MCC.\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\nThis engaging weekend retreat is designed to inspire Muslim Americans toward unity and solidarity. Through discussions led by ALIM and esteemed local scholars\, we will explore the tension between respectful disagreement and the challenges of building consensus on critical issues. Reserve your ticket today— spots are limited and filling quickly! \n\n\n\nSponsored by ALIM (American Learning Institute for Muslims) & MCC East Bay.\n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining religious and spiritual knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC East Bay. Please complete this form to request a financial waiver or a discounted ticket. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and contribute to a stronger\, more united Muslim American community. Friday will be free and open to the public. Please purchase a ticket to attend the program on Saturday and Sunday! \nDr. Sherman Jackson\nCo-Founder\, Core Scholar\, Board of Trustees\, ALIM\nDr. Jackson is the King Faisal Chair of Islamic Thought and Culture and Professor of Religion\, American Studies\, and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California (USC). He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and has taught at the University of Texas at Austin\, Indiana University\, Wayne State University\, and the University of Michigan. \nHe is the author of several books and has contributed to several publications. The Religion Newswriters Foundation’s ReligionLink lists Dr. Jackson among the top ten experts on Islam in America. The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center in Amman\, Jordan\, named him among the 500 most influential Muslims in the world. \nUstadh Ubaydullah Evans\nResident Scholar\, ALIM \nUstadh Evans is ALIM’s first scholar-in-residence. He converted to Islam while in high school. Evans has studied at Chicagoland’s Institute of Islamic Education (IIE) in Tarim\, Yemen\, and Al-Azhar University in Cairo\, Egypt\, where he is the first African-American to graduate from its Shari’a program. Ustadh Ubaydullah also instructs with the Ta’leef Collective and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). As the ALIM Scholar-in-Residence\, Ustadh Ubaydullah is a core instructor at the ALIM Summer Program. He teaches the History of Islamic Law\, Shama’il\, and Aphorisms of Ibn Ata’illah\, along with other courses. \nFor over 25 years\, ALIM (American Learning Institute for Muslims) has had its Annual Summer Program\, a month-long learning intensive focused on increasing Islamic literacy. \nSince 2000\, ALIM has held its Winter Program\, designed for working Muslim professionals. Principal scholars include Dr. Sherman Jackson\, Dr. Muneer Fareed\, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans\, and Sheikh Ali Suleiman Ali. Additional instructors over the years have included Imam Zaid Shakir\, Dr. Umar Farooq Abdullah\, Imam Siraj Wahhaj\, Dr. Zainab Al Ansari\, and others. Learn more about ALIM at https://www.alimprogram.org \nAbout American Learning Institute for Muslims – Empowering Muslims through Islamic Literacy since 1998 \nMISSION \nALIM’s mission is to foster a healthy and religiously sound community through critical engagement with Islam’s intellectual and spiritual foundations. \nVALUES \nFor 25+ years\, ALIM has promoted Islamic literacy to empower and develop American Muslim individuals\, families\, and society. Through engaging programming\, we aim to facilitate dialogue between Islamic traditions and the realities of American Muslim life. \nMISSION \nALIM’s mission is to foster a healthy and religiously sound community through critical engagement with Islam’s intellectual and spiritual foundations.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/inspiring-muslims/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Monthly Men’s Hike | Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore
DESCRIPTION:For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs\, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start\, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.\n\nSaturday\, February 15 | 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore | No children\, please (teenage boys\, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike \nIf brothers want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs\, depending on the weather. \n\nWhen: Saturday\, February 15\, 2025\nTime:  8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 8:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.\nParking: Free\nMeeting Point: Sycamore Grove Park Parking Lot\nTrail: Sycamore Grove Trail with South Loop\nDistance: Around 3.9 miles.\nDifficulty: Moderate.\nMisc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water\, a hat\, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.\nRSVP: By Friday\, February 14\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike\n\nMohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike\, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold all of the group\, so we request you to please be on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have any.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout this trail: \nExplore this 3.9-mile loop trail near Livermore\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 1 h 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding\, hiking\, and walking\, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.  \nThe Sycamore Grove Trail meanders gently through a mix of sycamore and walnut trees\, leading you into a serene grassy valley. As you continue\, the trail is framed by rolling hills dotted with oak trees. Eventually\, the trail traces the edge of an almond grove. Keep your eyes peeled for the flora and fauna that inhabit this area.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mens-hike-9/
LOCATION:Sycamore Grove Park\, 1051 Wetmore Rd\, Livermore\, California\, 94550
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SUMMARY:Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
DESCRIPTION:For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Professional Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles\, shape your body\, and relax your mind. \nThe recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes. \nSat. (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)  & Sun. (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) | Weekly with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Conference Room | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session or $100/monthly | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates \nPilates Classes\nPilates is based on six principles: breath\, concentration\, center\, control\, precision\, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\n\nAbout the Instructor:\nSeema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast\, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and\, inspired by the transformation in her own body\, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-weekly-pilates-4/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Building Consensus and Unity in an Age of Polarity | Dr. Sherman Jackson & Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Sherman Jackson & Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans and local Bay Area guest scholars for a transformative conference over President’s Day weekend as our scholars explore the tension between respectful disagreement and the challenges of building consensus on critical issues.\n\n\n10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday\, Feb. 15 & Sunday\, Feb. 16 | MCC Conference Room | $100/person or $50/student | Register mcceastbay.org/alim \n\nAlso\, on Friday\, Feb. 14\, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans will deliver the 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. sermons at MCC.\n\nUstadh Ubaydullah Evans and Dr. Sherman Jackson will also give a free community primer on this topic from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (break for Isha at 8 p.m.) on Friday\, February 15. Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live Learn more about that Friday night talk here.\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\nThis engaging weekend retreat is designed to inspire Muslim Americans toward unity and solidarity. Through discussions led by ALIM and esteemed local scholars\, we will explore the tension between respectful disagreement and the challenges of building consensus on critical issues. Reserve your ticket today— spots are limited and filling quickly! \n\n\n\nSponsored by ALIM (American Learning Institute for Muslims) & MCC East Bay.\n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining religious and spiritual knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC East Bay. Please complete this form to request a financial waiver or a discounted ticket. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and contribute to a stronger\, more united Muslim American community. Friday will be free and open to the public. Please purchase a ticket to attend the program on Saturday and Sunday! \nDr. Sherman Jackson\nCo-Founder\, Core Scholar\, Board of Trustees\, ALIM\nDr. Jackson is the King Faisal Chair of Islamic Thought and Culture and Professor of Religion\, American Studies\, and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California (USC). He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and has taught at the University of Texas at Austin\, Indiana University\, Wayne State University\, and the University of Michigan. \nHe is the author of several books and has contributed to several publications. The Religion Newswriters Foundation’s ReligionLink lists Dr. Jackson among the top ten experts on Islam in America. The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center in Amman\, Jordan\, named him among the 500 most influential Muslims in the world. \nUstadh Ubaydullah Evans\nResident Scholar\, ALIM \nUstadh Evans is ALIM’s first scholar-in-residence. He converted to Islam while in high school. Evans has studied at Chicagoland’s Institute of Islamic Education (IIE) in Tarim\, Yemen\, and Al-Azhar University in Cairo\, Egypt\, where he is the first African-American to graduate from its Shari’a program. Ustadh Ubaydullah also instructs with the Ta’leef Collective and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). As the ALIM Scholar-in-Residence\, Ustadh Ubaydullah is a core instructor at the ALIM Summer Program. He teaches the History of Islamic Law\, Shama’il\, and Aphorisms of Ibn Ata’illah\, along with other courses. \nFor over 25 years\, ALIM (American Learning Institute for Muslims) has had its Annual Summer Program\, a month-long learning intensive focused on increasing Islamic literacy. \nSince 2000\, ALIM has held its Winter Program\, designed for working Muslim professionals. Principal scholars include Dr. Sherman Jackson\, Dr. Muneer Fareed\, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans\, and Sheikh Ali Suleiman Ali. Additional instructors over the years have included Imam Zaid Shakir\, Dr. Umar Farooq Abdullah\, Imam Siraj Wahhaj\, Dr. Zainab Al Ansari\, and others. Learn more about ALIM at https://www.alimprogram.org \nAbout American Learning Institute for Muslims – Empowering Muslims through Islamic Literacy since 1998 \nMISSION \nALIM’s mission is to foster a healthy and religiously sound community through critical engagement with Islam’s intellectual and spiritual foundations. \nVALUES \nFor 25+ years\, ALIM has promoted Islamic literacy to empower and develop American Muslim individuals\, families\, and society. Through engaging programming\, we aim to facilitate dialogue between Islamic traditions and the realities of American Muslim life. \nMISSION \nALIM’s mission is to foster a healthy and religiously sound community through critical engagement with Islam’s intellectual and spiritual foundations. \nFor over 25 years\, ALIM (American Learning Institute for Muslims) has had its Annual Summer Program\, a month-long learning intensive focused on increasing Islamic literacy. \nSince 2000\, ALIM has held its Winter Program\, designed for working Muslim professionals. Principal scholars include Dr. Sherman Jackson\, Dr. Muneer Fareed\, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans\, and Sheikh Ali Suleiman Ali. Additional instructors over the years have included Imam Zaid Shakir\, Dr. Umar Farooq Abdullah\, Imam Siraj Wahhaj\, Dr. Zainab Al Ansari\, and others. Learn more about ALIM at https://www.alimprogram.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/building-consensus/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
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SUMMARY:*Sold Out* Welcoming Ramadan: Preparing for Ihsan (A Day at a Private Farm)
DESCRIPTION:*Sold out* Positively\, no space remaining. Questions? info@fitrahfarmretreats.com \nJoin us for a one-day immersive Ramadan preparation event with Imam Dr. Ahmad Deeb on a breathtaking Muslim-owned farm along the California coast. This gathering is designed to help you enter Ramadan with clarity\, spiritual focus\, and a renewed sense of purpose—all while giving you a taste of our upcoming Ramadan retreat experience. \nThis isn’t just a class—it’s a holistic experience that will nourish your soul\, body\, and mind and prepare you to deeply and meaningfully enjoy Ramadan. \n11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday\, Feb. 15 | Private Farm 30 minutes south of Half Moon Bay (location will be shared with only those who register) | $40/adult & $25/child | Register at mcceastbay.org/prep \nSponsored by Fitrah Farms\, MCC East Bay\, WVMA\, & Siraat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFitrah Farm Retreats – Questions? Call us at ‪408.329.7261 or email at info@fitrahfarmretreats.com \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included in the Program?\n🌙 Fiqh of Fasting & Spiritual Planning – Learn the essential fasting rules and how to maximize your ibadah\, balance wellness\, and avoid burnout. \n🌙 Farm-to-Table Organic Meal – Enjoy a delicious lunch and snacks crafted from the farm with halal\, tayyib\, and organic ingredients. \n🌙 Nature & Reflection – Take a guided beach walk and farm tour\, learning about regenerative farming and sustainable living as we journey through our land. \n🌙 Meet Our Horses – Experience the beauty of these majestic animals\, observe their presence\, and interact with them in a gentle\, mindful setting. \n🌙 Meditative Dhikr & Reflection – Engage in spiritual remembrance in a tranquil environment\, grounding yourself before Ramadan. \n🌙 A Glimpse into Our Ramadan Retreat – This event offers a preview of our whole Ramadan experience\, giving you a taste of what it means to retreat in a space of nature\, knowledge\, and spiritual connection. \nSchedule for the Day\n📍 Location: The Private Farm is 30 minutes south of Half Moon Bay. Directions sent after registration. \n⏳ Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM \n\n11:00 AM – Arrival & Welcome\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Guided Beach Walk & Farm Tour (exploring the land\, regenerative farming\, and meeting our horses)\n12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Dhuhr Prayer\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – First Lecture: Fiqh of Fasting & Spiritual Preparation\n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Farm-to-Table Lunch (nourishing\, organic halal meal with seasonal ingredients)\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Second Lecture: Balancing Holistic Wellness in Ramadan & Avoiding Burnout\n4:00 PM – 4:15 PM – Asr Prayer\n4:15 PM – 5:00 PM – Dhikr & Reflection\n5:00 PM – Departure\n\n– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmad  \nImam Ahmad Deeb has been serving communities from an early age under the training and mentorship of his father\, Shaykh Abdallah Deeb. After finishing his bachelor’s in Psychology at 19\, he traveled to Cape Town\, SA\, and completed formal seminary training. He returned to the USA and completed his M.A. in Islamic Studies and Leadership at Bayan’s foremost accredited Muslim graduate school. His thesis topic was “Re-forming Islamic Reform: Ma’loom min al-Dīn bil Darūrah\, the Theology of Law\, and the Epistemological Limits of Ijtihād.” His academic interests and love of community work led him to community psychology\, where he is a doctoral candidate and researcher. He co-founded Itqaan Institute\, a premier Qur’an learning institute led by his father. He is co-founder and instructor of Pillars Seminary—a part-time institute that aims to provide the general public with formal\, balanced\, and structured training in Islam. Most recently\, with his father and Shaykh Ismail Bowers\, he established Shifaa Community\, a virtual intentional community that promotes holistic wellness and structured religious guidance. In his free time\, he continues his study of the Islamic tradition with scholars worldwide and provides consulting to communities across the country. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org or Fitrah Farm Retreats: Call ‪408.329.7261 or email at info@fitrahfarmretreats.com \nLimited Spots Available – Register Now!\n🎟️ $40 Per Person |  $25 for Children Under 11– No Childcare provided. Parents are responsible for their children at all times\n 📍Secure your spot at: [https://www.fitrahfarmretreats.com/prep] \nThis is your chance to escape daily distractions\, gain clarity\, and prepare your heart for Ramadan in an incredible natural setting. \nJoin us for this special pre-Ramadan gathering and taste what’s to come in our full retreat! \nWe look forward to welcoming you in sha Allah!
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/welcoming-ramadan/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* Monthly Special Needs Support Circle | Maristan Clinician Zainab Khan
DESCRIPTION:For parents\, families\, and caregivers of individuals with special needs\, join us every third Saturday of the month for a wellness circle with a trained Maristan clinician. We will discuss challenges\, resources\, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves.  \nMuhsen Calbuddies will be present to provide respite care (signup required).\n\nThese wellness circles are a safe place for special needs caregivers to connect and share experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations\, ask questions\, form friendships\, and more. \nSaturday\, Nov. 16 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle \nCo-sponsored by Muhsen\, Maristan\, & MCC East Bay \nRespite care will be provided. Snacks and refreshments were provided as well. \nThese special needs wellness circles are held every third Saturday of the month:\n \n\nSaturday\, August 17 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, September 21 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, October 19 (Facilitated by Wajma Nasir)\nSaturday\, November 16 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, December 21\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-wellness-circles-2-2-4/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223432
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SUMMARY:Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ
DESCRIPTION:Connect more with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as we gather on the third Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr. \n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay\n \n\nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024 \nSaturday\, December 21\, 2024\nSaturday\, January 18\, 2025\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025\nNo session during Ramadan in March ’25\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\n\n \n\n– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– Purchase “The Kingdom of The Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X\n\nSponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nWe take this blessed opportunity monthly to remind ourselves of the three sacred rights that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ requires from us\, instilling in us a deep sense of respect and reverence. \n\n– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is\n– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n\nThe second two (loving and obeying) are not entirely possible without truly recognizing the first – who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings. \n\n– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n\nAbout the Book\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”\n“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom\, and the rest of the body are its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence\, the body will perform good actions\, and the Kingdom will flourish. If\, however\, the heart neglects its duties\, the body will disobey Allah s and the entire Kingdom will suffer the consequences. Allah ﷻ made this Kingdom so crucial that through it the eternal and everlasting dominion of the next life is either gained or lost.” The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib ‘Umar Bin Hafiz gives the reader a deeper understanding of the importance of cultivating the spiritual kingdom of the heart. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation into how outward actions have spiritual consequences. Some of the topics covered are: •⁠ ⁠The Tongue & Its Effects •⁠ ⁠Looking at Creation with Love & Mercy •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Shaking Hands •⁠ ⁠Attending to the Ending of Our Lives •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Intention This book uniquely shows the direct correlation between outward actions and the heart\, giving us insights into how various actions impact the state of our hearts. Ultimately\, it gives us a way to internalize the wisdom and purpose of acts of devotion\, resulting in the purification of the heart and nearness to Allah ﷻ. \nAbout the Author\nHabib Umar bin Hafiz (Arabic: حبيب عمر بن حفيظ\, romanized: Ḥabīb ʿUmar bin Ḥafīẓ; Arabic pronunciation: [ħabiːb ʕumar bin ħafiːðˤ]; born 27 May 1963) is a Yemeni Sunni and Sufi Islamic scholar\, teacher\, and founder and dean of Dar al-Mustafa Islamic seminary.[3] He is also a Supreme Advisory Council member for the Tabah Foundation in Abu Dhabi. \nUstadh Tariq Samady\nUstadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots hailing from the ancient city of Kabul. He is a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge\, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars – local and international. With blessings from his teachers\, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr. \nHis research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries\, Philology\, Spirituality\, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور)\, a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community. He studied Computer Science at California State University – East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer. \nAbout Circles of Light\nCircles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community\, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications. \nAlmighty Allah ﷻ directs us in Sūratul Aḥzāb\, “Verily\, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Messenger of Allah. You who believe invoke blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” Our purpose of invoking blessings upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to proximity to Almighty Allah ﷻ by obeying this command while simultaneously fulfilling our rights upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is crystal clear how vital the invocation of Ṣalawāt is for the believer\, and it is a Mercy of Almighty Allah ﷻ for its rewards to be multitudinous. Abundant Ṣalawāt upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to loving him and knowing his beautiful qualities. By that virtue\, degrees of purity are realized. From the signs of the people of the Sunnah is sending Ṣalawāt upon him\, for the key to all goodness is Ṣalawāt upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. \n\n– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More about celebrating the Prophet (peace be upon him)’s day of birth: https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/innovation-bida-and-celebrating-the-prophets-birthday-mawlid\n– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mawlid-2-2/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223432
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SUMMARY:Pre-Ramadan Prep Session for New Muslims
DESCRIPTION:Join the Marhaba Team for a Pre-Ramadan Conversation—an open space for converts to discuss preparations\, challenges\, and reflections before the blessed month begins. \nWhether it’s your first Ramadan or your tenth\, come connect\, share\, and find support in the community! We will have a Q&A session at the end. \nSunday\, Feb. 16 | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/prep \n\n– How MCC supports new Muslims: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care\n– Recordings of educational talks for reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada\n– Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada\n\nQuestions? marhaba@mcceastbay.org \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pre-ramadan-prep-new-muslims/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Muslims
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marhaba Convert Care Team @ MCC":MAILTO:marhaba@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223432
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SUMMARY:Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club\, where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2. \n\n\n\nEvery Monday in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Women only | RSVP for the live registration link at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nThe in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24. \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. In this bookclub\, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \n\n\n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n\n\n– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. \n\n\n\nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development. \n\n\n\nAuthor: Samira al-Zayid \n\n\n\nTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa Mardini \n\n\n\nBinding: Softcover \n\n\n\nPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558 \n\n\n\nPublisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/inperson-seerah-bookclub/2025-02-17/
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223432
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SUMMARY:Report Back from Palestine | Reverend Michael Yoshii
DESCRIPTION:Reverend Michael Yoshii and four others from the U.S. recently returned from a weeklong stay in Wadi Foquin\, a small village in the West Bank rapidly being filled in by surrounding illegal Israeli settlements. \nThe brief presence of Americans inside Palestinian families slackened ongoing nighttime IDF raids\, demolition of homes\, settler harassment\, and the looming threat of land confiscation to build an apartheid road. \n6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Monday\, February 17 (President’s Day) | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by Asbury United Methodist Church\, Jewish Voices for Peace Bay Area\, Friends of Wadi Foquin\, Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center\, Soul of My Soul Exhibit & MCC East Bay. \n\n– More talks about Palestine: http://mcceastbay.org/palestinian\n\nRightfully so\, our attention has been on the genocide in Gaza. Learn also about the current climate in the West Bank\, which remains under attack. \nReverend Michael Yoshii is a retired United Methodist minister and co-chair of the Friends of Wadi Foquin\, an official committee of the United Methodist Church. He will present a report on a recent Protective Presence trip to the West Bank Muslim village of Wadi Foquin.  \nAbout the Speaker\nReverend Michael Yoshii is a retired pastor of 30 years at Buena Vista United Methodist Church. He understands the profound impact of such injustices from the firsthand experiences of his former congregation and his parents. This historical and generational trauma\, in part\, fuels Yoshii’s solidarity within his community as well as with other marginalized groups\, most notably for him\, Palestinians facing apartheid. \nFriends of Wadi Foquin was created in 2009 with a small amount of fundraising to build beehives in the village. This helped offset the significant damage inflicted on agricultural life by nearby Israeli settlements\, whose roads are prohibited to Palestinians. Through projects like reclaiming a dilapidated building for a community center or building a soccer field on Palestinian land threatened by the occupation\, Friends of Wadi Foquin sent a powerful message that life and dignity will not be denied. This powerful alliance reminds us that the movement for justice anywhere reinforces the struggle for justice everywhere. \nYoshii spoke about the first time he visited Palestine in 2006: “The thing is you’re there in person and physically\, viscerally\, your body is experiencing the occupation and you’re in the presence of other people who are trying to tell their stories. And the couple of things that hit me\, I think that were very central to my identity as a Japanese American. The first thing was about people sharing their stories and their history. I mean\, history is essentially being censored\, particularly when we went on some of our exposure trips and met people from the North and heard their stories of their families and villages\, which are being basically dismantled and demolished\, people are losing their homes. There’s a resonance for me as a Japanese American because we went through the same struggle. I can’t say it’s anything in comparison to Palestinians\, but the similar thread is that we went through the struggle of needing to tell our story too.” Source
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/back-from-palestine/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223432
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SUMMARY:Weekly Zumba Classes for Women & Girls | Reham Sedky
DESCRIPTION:For Women & Girls Ages 12+: Join us for weekly Zumba – a fun\, stress-relieving way to stay active\, boost your energy\, and connect with other sisters. Zumba offers incredible benefits\, such as improved physical health\, mental well-being\, and the chance to make fitness an enjoyable part of your routine lifestyle. \nThis class is designed for women and girls aged 12 and up. It’s open to everyone\, and no experience is needed.  \nPlease note this class is not recommended for anyone with back or knee issues. \nWeekly on Tuesdays with a break in Ramadan | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room (private space) | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/zumba \nClasses will be canceled if fewer than five people register. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nMy name is Reham Sedky\, and I’m excited to introduce myself as a certified Zumba instructor from the Mountain House Muslim community. Because I love my community\, I wanted to bring something positive to encourage women to focus on their health and well-being. I noticed many sisters cannot participate in gyms or sports due to privacy concerns or lack of time. This inspired me to become a professional Zumba instructor to offer something new and beneficial. Alhamdulilah\, through our Muslim community\, I was able to provide this class in a private and comfortable environment that meets our needs. \nPlease join me\, and let’s move\, laugh\, and grow stronger together\, Insha’Allah! \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-zumba/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223432
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SUMMARY:Ramadan Story Time at Dublin Public Library | Hina Khan-Mukhtar
DESCRIPTION:Hina Khan-Mukhtar\, a local Muslim educator\, storyteller\, and writer\, will share picture books about the upcoming month of Ramadan with students of all ages. She will explain the rite of fasting in the Muslim faith\, how to be sensitive to the needs of your Muslim classmates and friends who may be observing the fasts\, and answer any pertinent questions you may have about this core pillar of the religion of Islam. It should be a very educational hour that will leave you enlightened by the end of it! \n4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Wednesday\, February 19\, 2025 | Dublin Library\, 200 Civic Plaza | Free; no registration needed \n– More Sister Hina: http://mcceastbay.org/hina\n– More sessions for young Muslim children: http://mcceastbay.org/children \nIn addition to story time\, kids had a craft session to celebrate the first day of Ramadan.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ramadan-story-time-at-dublin-public-library-hina-khan-mukhtar/
LOCATION:Dublin Library\, 200 Civic Plaza\, Dublin\, 94568\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dublin Muslim Cultural Society":MAILTO:dublinmuslims@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T223432
CREATED:20241226T164716Z
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SUMMARY:Mommy and Me Winter '25 Session | MCC's Thursday Morning Mommy & Me Program
DESCRIPTION:In this eight-week session\, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop a love for Islam\, Allah (swt)\, and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading\, sing-alongs\, Parachute Time\, activities\, and more! \nThursdays | 01/09\, 01/16\, 01/23\, 01/30\, 02/06\, 02/13\, 02/20\, & 02/27 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $120 for all eight sessions or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts \nThese Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who a female guardian accompanies. Moms\, grandmothers\, and so on are welcome. This is also an excellent opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community. \nOur Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time. \nQuestions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mommy-and-me-winter-sessions/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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